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<p><br></p><p><strong>Topics</strong> can be created without any <strong>Channels</strong> or being linked to <strong>Rules</strong>. In this scenario, notifications will not be sent as there are no specified <strong>Channels</strong>. You can add <strong>Channels</strong> to your <strong>Topics</strong> at any time, during or after setting up the <strong>Topic</strong>.</p><p><br></p><h3></h3><h2 data-id="what-you-will-need">What you will need</h2><p>Make sure that you have prepared the following points:</p><ul><li>Your TeamViewer credentials.</li><li>The edge device is set up with a TeamViewer IoT Agent and <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/109820-enable-the-edge-management" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">TeamViewer Edge Management is enabled</a>.</li><li>The <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/109853-enable-the-real-time-rule-engine" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Real-Time Rule Engine is enabled</a>.</li><li>The edge device is connected to the internet.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="adding-the-topic">Adding the topic</h2><p>1. To log in to the <strong>IoT Management Console</strong>, open <a href="https://teamviewer-iot.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://teamviewer-iot.com</a> and use your TeamViewer account credentials.</p><p>2. From the left menu select <strong>Notifications > Topics</strong>.</p><p>3. On the left side click <strong>Create Topic</strong>.</p><p>4. Follow the steps in the form to set up the topic:</p><ul><li>Input a topic name</li><li>Select one or more channels</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none">
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